B.S. in Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences

The B.S. degree in applied mathematics for the life and social sciences investigates and integrates complex areas of the physical, life and social sciences while preparing a new generation of students in mathematics.

This program develops students' critical-thinking skills and purposeful competencies in mathematics, and cultivates an appreciation for the contributions of mathematics to the fields of sciences, engineering, business, government and economics.

Students learn how to use theories and techniques such as mathematical modeling and computational methods to resolve practical real-world problems, from climate change to disease pandemics. The coursework is directed towards an understanding of mathematical theory and its relation to other fields of studies. Emphasis is placed on precision of definition, reasoning to accurate conclusions and analyzing and developing solutions to important 21st-century problems using mathematical principles. Please see our FAQs for more career possibilities and more information on the degree program.

B.S. in Applied Mathematics for the Life and Social Sciences Curriculum

39 credits plus 30 credits of prerequisites

18 credits must be upper division (300 or 400 level), and 12 of the 18 upper-division credits must be taken on the Tempe campus.